Jammu-based Hindu group seeks ban on halal certification, says ‘limit it to willing populations, essential items only’
The Manch claimed that halal certification was no longer limited to meat
On October 3, 2026, a Hindu group called Jan Jagran Manch organized a street protest in Jammu against halal certification of products in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The group demanded a complete ban on halal labels, similar to the regulations implemented in Uttar Pradesh. The group's leader told reporters that halal certification posed a threat to the livelihoods of Hindus and Sikhs in the region.
He argued that halal certification should only be allowed for willing populations and essential items, and that the government should take control of the certification process, overseeing it through India's Food Safety and Standards Authority. The leader was skeptical about the use of funds raised through halal certification, as the process lacked transparency in tracking and using the money.
He also claimed that halal certification had expanded beyond meat products, encompassing sectors like cement, iron, hotels, tourism, and medicines. The group accused private Muslim organizations of collecting large sums of money each year through certification and renewal fees, without transparency regarding the use of these funds.
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